1954 Vespa VL1T custom

M244 Quattrini

Estimate: £7,000 - £8,000*

Reg No: 309 XVU Frame No: VL1T6560

CC: 200 Engine No: VSE1M0293036

MOT: Exempt

• An impressive custom creation by Claudio Cattaneo

• Only 300 miles recorded since restoration

• V5C is present

We present here an intriguing custom vintage incarnation based on an early 1954 example of an Italian VL1T ‘Struzzo’ and a performance 244cc Quattrini engined conversion of a VSE1M Rally 200 engine it now has 25hp with possibility to upgrade to 40hp.

This project, commissioned by the vendor, took 18 months to complete and was carried out by renowned Italian customiser and restorer Claudio Cattaneo. Many original parts were retained. The new and customised items were extensive and carefully designed to fit with the brief. Finished in Pearl Olive Black paint this M244 Quattrini is currently set up at around 25hp but with the ability to be tuned up to 40hp we are informed. Our consultant was able ATC to ride the scooter and in his words, ‘it was very quick’. In very presentable condition this scooter is registered for the road with V5C.